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Huliheʻe Palace (Kailua-Kona)

MuseumsHawaiʻi IslandChecked Oct. 29, 2026

A royal summer home on Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona, built in 1838 and later used by King Kalākaua, now a museum run by the Daughters of Hawaiʻi. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; self-guided entry $16 for adults ($12 kamaʻāina, seniors and military).

Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; last entry 2:30 p.m. Reservations encouraged.
Admission: self-guided $16 adults, $14 youth 6 to 17, $12 kamaʻāina, seniors and military; keiki 5 and under free. Guided Moʻolelo tour $20.
Address: 75-5718 Aliʻi Drive, across from Mokuʻaikaua Church in historic Kailua Village.
Inside: koa furniture, royal portraits and artifacts of the Hawaiian aliʻi.
Easy to combine with a walk along Aliʻi Drive and the seawall.

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Sources: Love Big Island: Big Island museums (verified Oct. 2026) · Hawaiʻi DLNR State Parks: Huliheʻe Palace

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.

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